Lower Santa Ynez River
CCRB Assists with Protection of Endangered Steelhead
In wet years rains fill Lake Cachuma, providing an additional 9,200 acre feet of water to be released for spawning and rearing habitat in spring and summer, and to help migrating steelhead during the winter months.DID YOU KNOW?
Lake Cachuma
The capacity of Lake Cachuma is about 188,000 acre-feet. An acre foot is about 43,600 cubic feet, and approximately 326,000 U.S. gallons. One acre foot is about an average family’s yearly water use.CONSERVATION, WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES |
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Lake Cachuma Oak Tree Restoration:Click here to read more about this important Oak Tree restoration project. |
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Field Tours:Member Unit Managers and staff periodically tour the Hilton Creek Watering System and other fish passage projects. |
For more information about related water and environmental issues check the following websites: Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board | Fish Management Plan |
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The CCRB Member Units are: Carpinteria Valley Water District |
City of Santa Barbara | Goleta Water District | Montecito Water District
